Tour Details
  • Starts in: Marrakech / Ends in: Marrakech
  • Departs: Any day of the year
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:9, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
  • Hotel Rating: 3, 4 or 5 star (specific to itinerary)
  • Tour Guide: Yes - for all scheduled sightseeing
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Atlas & Atlantic Coast - 10 days

Experience the madness of Marrakech, visit the beautiful Cascades D'Ouzoud and take the road less travelled up into the High Atlas Mountains for a taste of the real Morocco. Top it off with some coastal relaxation in Essaouira.

Day 1: Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech airport where you will be met by the On the Go guide and transferred to your centrally located hotel or Riad. You'll be given a tour briefing and then you're free to explore the vibrant Djemaa el-Fna square in the evening. Full of colour, spicy aromas and traders, it is best seen in the evening qwhen overflowing with people, acrobats, fortune tellers, snake charmers and much more! Overnight - Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech
This morning enjoy a guided city tour, taking in all the highlights of Marrakech including the Koutoubia mosque and the palace. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps visit to the beautiful Jardins de Majorelle or wander around the souks. Overnight - Marrakech (B)
The lush waterfalls of Cascades D'Ouzoud
Day 3: Cascades D'Ouzoud
An early morning departure takes you off into the High Atlas along the route for Fes. After short drive we turn off south and arrive at the glorious waterfall of the Cascades D‘Ouzoud for lunch. After taking some time to rest and enjoy the magnificent surrounding its time to hit the twisty mountain road past Azilal and reach the heart of the High Atlas – the valley of Ait Bougamez. Spend the next three nights in a Kasbah. Overnight - Ait Bougamez (B, L, D)
Day 4: High Atlas
Today you can take a mule ride to the Dinosaur tracks at the head of the valley, the route winding through the fields of grain and the apple and almond orchards. After a picnic in the hills, return to the Kasbah via different route, stopping for a cup of tea in a berber house. Overnight - Ait Bougamez (B, L, D)
Day 5: Sidi Moussa
If you're feeling energetic, a walk up to the pass of Tizi ait Imi is well rewarded with views of Jbel Mgoun and the southern peaks of the High Atlas, otherwise its possible to take a walk around the village, maybe see the feltmakers and carpet makers at work and have a picnic at the side of a stream watching the farmers in the fields. In the afternoon take a walk up to the World heritage site of Sidi Moussa (ancient granary and fortification). Overnight - Ait Bougamez (B, L, D)
Essaouira at sunset
Day 6: Lake Bin Ouidane
Ait Bougamez - Marrakech. Descending from the mountains today, take the route past the lake of Bin Ouidane, where many richer Moroccans go for water sports, and then descend a sheer road down to the Orange farms of Beni mellal. Taking the road back to Marrakech. Overnight - Marrakech (B)
Day 7: Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira. This morning journey Essaouira, about 2.5 hrs away from Marrakech. Essaouira is a quiet seaside town with a long beach, an interesting little medina with souks and a grand harbour and fortifications. It's the perfect place to relax either on the beach or in a cafe on the square, or just watching the fishing boats coming in and out of the harbour. Overnight - Essaouira (B)
Day 8: Essaouira
Enjoy a lazy day at leisure in Essaouira. Perhaps take a camel ride along the beach, try a bit of wind surfing or simply sunbathe! Tonight why not try one of the many tasty restaurants in the medina. Overnight - Essaouira (B)
The dramatic scenery at the foothills of the Atlas mountains
Day 9: Marrakech
Essaouira - Marrakech. After a morning in Essaouira, you'll be transferred to Marrakech. On the way back its possible to stop at an Argan oil co-operative to see how the argan nuts from all the forests around Essaouira are converted into oils and soaps. Arrive back in time for some last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight - Marrakech (B)
Day 10: Marrakech
It's time to head back home after a memorable Moroccan adventure. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)